Phillies pitchers and catchers hold their first spring training workout Wednesday in Clearwater, Fla., and barring injuries, there won't be many notable roster battles in camp.

Still, there are questions the Phillies must answer this spring. As spring training gets underway, we look at catcher Cameron Rupp's roster status, where Roman Quinn fits and what to do about the lack of a veteran starting pitcher.

Are the Phillies willing to send Cameron Rupp, their most experienced big-league catcher, to Triple-A and open the season with two catchers who’ve combined to start 83 MLB games behind the plate?

The catching situation is one of the Phillies’ greatest unknowns this season, and Rupp is in a precarious situation.

Out of minor league options, rookie Jorge Alfaro is a roster lock and should receive the bulk of the playing time to open the year. He possesses the kind of raw talent that’s made him a top-rated prospect and has the most...

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